Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 February 2098 · 23:26 local in London
2098-02-22 23:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:26 local time in London on 22 February. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Feb
2098
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 23:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
09:48
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2098
3
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Mon, Mon 3 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 2098
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:01 local · Mon, Mon 10 Mar · Moon 56°
Mar 2098
17
Full Moon
Below horizon07:43 local · Mon, Mon 17 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2098
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:26 local · Mon, Mon 24 Mar · Moon -67°